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Hattie's Mill: A gloriously warm tale of friendship and renewal Kindle Edition

by Marcia Willett (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 2,494 ratings

The renovation of a mill shows how lives too can be rebuilt...

Marcia Willett's charming novel Hattie's Mill is the tale of Hattie Weatherall, breaking free of convention and starting again, forming lasting friendships along the way. The perfect read for fans of Hilary Boyd and Erica James.

'Willett creates such fully dimensional characters that readers feel as if they should phone or email them to keep in touch' - Rocky Mountain News

Hattie Weatherall's heart leapt when she first saw Abbot's Mill, and with her dog and an assortment of wild fowl for company she sets about renovating the mill. Sarah Farley feels a pang of envy for Hattie's freedom. For over twenty years, Sarah has tolerated her husband's infidelities - and her love for him is about to be tested again... As Hattie settles into life at the mill, she befriends two young boatmen. Toby is recovering from a broken marriage and, when he has another chance at happiness, Hattie is glad welcome his new family into the fold. Joss's problems are not so easily solved, but when he turns to Hattie for help, the motherly love that blossoms in her heart enables them both to heal old wounds...

What readers are saying about Hattie's Mill:

'She [Marcia Willett] has a gift for writing and her books are a delight to read'

'Beautifully written'

'The characters come to life and the plots are very carefully worked out and totally believable'

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    420 pages
  2. Language
    English
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  4. Publication date
    12 May 2011
  5. File size
    1.5 MB
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Review

Poignantly told, with fine characterisation and a lavish sprinkling of humour ― Evening Herald

A delight from start to finish ― Kingsbridge Gazette

A must for women fiction readers ― Booklist

Praise for Marcia Willett's previous novels: 'A fascinating study of character...a cleverly woven story ― Publishing News

This excellent first novel...is a rounded portrait of modern family life where light-hearted affection and friendship contrasts with the darker strands of human nature ― Dartmouth Chronicle

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Marcia Willett's Hattie's Mill is an uplifting novel of new beginnings set beside a Devonshire creek

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B005CISKLQ
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Headline
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 12 May 2011
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ New Ed
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.5 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 420 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0755386925
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Customer reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 2,494 ratings

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Customers find this book to be a lovely, relaxing read with well-developed characters. They appreciate the idyllic surroundings described in the story, and one customer mentions how it takes them back to happy times.

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76 customers mention ‘Readability’76 positive0 negative

Customers find the book readable and enjoyable, describing it as a lovely and relaxing read.

"...I loved this book, one which I'd happily read several times over. Some characters appear in future books by this author." Read more

"...It was very descriptive and the writing classical with great use of the English language that actually made me look up some words to remind myself..." Read more

"Like all her books, a marvellous tale of families, friendships, good deeds and sinning a bit. Great story on to the next." Read more

"...patches, the books have a real feel good factor and are a true pleasure to read. Can't recommend them highly enough." Read more

13 customers mention ‘Character development’13 positive0 negative

Customers love the characters in the book, with one describing them as beautifully written.

"...The characters come to life (and a few are actually real people) and the plots are very carefully worked out and totally believable...." Read more

"I loved the descriptions of the settings, warmed to most of the characters and all in all it provided a very satisfactory read...." Read more

"...Loved all the characters." Read more

"It was so good. I read it in record time. The characters were fascinating and descriptions of the countryside so realistic...." Read more

10 customers mention ‘Heartwarming’10 positive0 negative

Customers find the book heartwarming, with one mentioning it takes them back to happy times, while others appreciate its feel-good factor.

"...are sad, bad and downright awful patches, the books have a real feel good factor and are a true pleasure to read. Can't recommend them highly enough." Read more

"...Marcias books are all fabulous, her insight to life is so wonderful, I call her books my 'comfort blankets' and have read everyone of them over and..." Read more

"...Always left with a feeling of well being when reading a novel by MW" Read more

"...A great book for romantics with twists and turns. Heart Warming read. Lots of twists and turns to this book but well worth reading." Read more

6 customers mention ‘Settings’6 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the idyllic surroundings in the book.

"...Set on the shores of an idyllic river she soon makes friends with the local boatmen and one in particular, Joss, ex-army...." Read more

"I loved the descriptions of the settings, warmed to most of the characters and all in all it provided a very satisfactory read...." Read more

"...And the setting is glorious, like many of her books." Read more

"...What a wonderful life Hattie had in such idyllic surroundings." Read more

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  • Nikkib
    5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderfully well written book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 January 2019
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    Hattie is leaving the Navy nursing corps and looking for a place to retire to, she decides on a remote mill with some outbuildings which she wants to convert into long term lets. Set on the shores of an idyllic river she soon makes friends with the local boatmen and one in particular, Joss, ex-army.

    There are other people who live nearby and as the story develops so does their story too, as they all become friends, together with the people Hattie lets the cottages to. Each person has found their way to Hattie Mill with a back story, Hattie is the central lynch pin which holds everyone together and helps them solve their problems.

    Of course, there's Admiral Jellicoe too, always there for a cuddle!

    I loved this book, one which I'd happily read several times over. Some characters appear in future books by this author.
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  • Pictures1917
    4.0 out of 5 stars 'Nice' book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 June 2018
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    Hadn't read any of Marcia Willett's books before but I really enjoyed this. It was very descriptive and the writing classical with great use of the English language that actually made me look up some words to remind myself of their meaning. A good change from chicklit. I felt it was a bit slow in parts but enjoyed the story nonetheless about the lives of various people living on a creek in Devon and had to remember that it was set in the 80's when I felt it seemed a bit old fashioned in its views. Have purchased another by this author so will see if it's written in the same way.
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  • Nicky2
    5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely lovely book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 January 2025
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    Like all her books, a marvellous tale of families, friendships, good deeds and sinning a bit. Great story on to the next.
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  • DAS
    5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 9 October 2012
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    I adore all books by Marcia Willett (she also writes as Willa Marsh ). I have slowly collected everything she has ever written and I would thoroughly recommend them to anyone who likes a good read. The characters come to life (and a few are actually real people) and the plots are very carefully worked out and totally believable. Finding the same people again in another book, as background characters makes it feel as if you are reading about people you actually know, old friends... Very clever!
    Although, as in real life, there are sad, bad and downright awful patches, the books have a real feel good factor and are a true pleasure to read. Can't recommend them highly enough.
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  • Book lover extraordinaire
    5.0 out of 5 stars Marcia at her best
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 July 2022
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    I loved the descriptions of the settings, warmed to most of the characters and all in all it provided a very satisfactory read. It's a bit like the TV series Doc Martin where you feel as though you are on holiday! I really enjoyed it.
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  • Susan Carveth
    4.0 out of 5 stars Marcia Willett book - Hattie's Mill
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 March 2021
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    A lovely relaxing read. I have several other Marcia Willett books. There were some unexpected plot twists in this too, which made for interest. I would recommend this as a good first book if you haven't read her before. And the setting is glorious, like many of her books.
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  • Jojo9
    3.0 out of 5 stars Not for me
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 October 2018
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    I just couldn't get into this book, I'm afraid I found it a bit boring and gave up after chapter 5. Sorry but not for me.
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  • Avid reader
    5.0 out of 5 stars Must read book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 August 2018
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    Hatties mill is one of my most favourite books of all time. Marcias books are all fabulous, her insight to life is so wonderful, I call her books my 'comfort blankets' and have read everyone of them over and over, had to get this one on line as I had misplaced my tatty copy, read her, read her, be soothed, be up in arms with the cruel and hard characters who appear in her books, be inspired, and just enjoy as I have, from her very first book to her latest. I've no doubt you have realised just how in love with marcia so books I am!
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  • Jeanette
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hattie's Mill
    Reviewed in the United States on 5 August 2015
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    Beautifully written book set mostly in Devon with breathtaking descriptions of the English countryside. The relationships between the characters were so real to life
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  • Jane
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Read.
    Reviewed in Canada on 1 December 2022
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    I just loved the characters in this wonderful story. It was like visiting old friends and I didn’t want to put it down or for the story to come to an end.
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  • Yvonnei
    4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyed this book
    Reviewed in Canada on 31 August 2018
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    This book was full of warmth and frendliness. It is not dramatic, or mysterious, in my opinion, just a very pleasant read. I would buy more books from this author.
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  • Stella Dunn
    5.0 out of 5 stars Pure delight!
    Reviewed in the United States on 20 August 2012
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    Marcia Willet has the unique talent of drawing you into her
    cast of characters. They all come alive, you become part
    of their lives, their experiences. You feel you've been
    transported and have had a wonderful adventure. There is
    not enough praise for Ms. Willet, in my book.
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  • Hummingbird
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love this story but all these stories by Marcia Willett ...
    Reviewed in Canada on 28 September 2018
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    Love this story but all these stories by Marcia Willett are wonderful and a very nice read. I need to be entertained now and not scared to death so these books just fit the bill - thank you Marcia for beautiful books.
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